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YM12 ETE

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,829 mi
Last recorded49,829 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 ETE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 49,829 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 48,215 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded at seam advise replace asap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 46,710 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 44,681 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 42,187 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 42,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 39,185 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 36,758 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 34,385 miles

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Aug 2018 31,543 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 31,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 28,527 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 25,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 22,163 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YM12 ETE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM12 ETE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YM12 ETE registered?

YM12 ETE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YM12 ETE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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